One of the most prominent names in contemporary R&B for a while now, it feels like ’24 Mabel has taken her artistry up a few gears. Her new one, “Female Intuition” is sexy and sharp, brimming with intention and effervescence. Simply put — it’s an anthem.

Trailblazing Stateside rapper Denzel Curry continues to surpass his cohort with the release of his riotous, sprawls new project. King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 boasts a myriad of noteworthy features — from A$AP Rocky to 2 Chainz and Maxo Kream — and sees Curry in ravenously electric form, technically flawless and offering conceptual writing aplenty. The must hear album this weekend, without a doubt.

High-flying Welsh two piece Overmono have become one of the UK’s most cherished electronic acts over the past few years. They share a new cut, “Gem Lingo (ovr now)”, a progressive and utterly thrilling number that has long been a staple of their live set. One for the ravers, tap in!

East London outfit bby unveil their biggest musical manifesto to date, their first album, under a year after they burst onto the scene with last August’s “Hotline”. It’s a boldly comprehensive debut record, clocking in at just under 52 minutes, but it never outstays its welcome, with the band’s chameleonic sonic output and clever, provoking and relevant writing style bringing together a body of work with depth and drama. One to watch, for sure…

Undoubtedly a breakout star in the indie pop space this year, the excellent flowerovlove is back with another sun-kissed sentimental jam. “Breaking News” flaunts delicately daring vocals from the singer-songwriter, as she unravels a complex array of emotion in the format of a joyful anthem.

Released via the esteemed 0207 Def Jam, South East London’s shining songstress Amie Blu unleashes her emotionally intrinsic, fearlessly open and musically diverse debut mixtape, “how we lose”. Grounded and gregarious, the tape flicks through sides of Blu’s sound and feelings effortlessly, amalgamating a rewarding, impactful œuvre.

Decatur, GA-based group Lunar Vacation have announced their highly-anticipated sophomore LP, Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire, due mid September, and shared a moody, groove-laden new teaser single. “Sick” is a textured and expressive piece of work, the swirling focus and distorted guitar amassing an atmosphere that is playful yet potent.

Bringing together two industry favourites, Tyla and Omah Lay for glistening contributions, Nigerian DJ and producer SPINALL shares a superb new afro-house fusion number, “One Call”. A panoply of talent and vibes, this is a summer heater in the making.

Rising South London pop act Samira is continuing the good work of her January-released debut EP with this latest sprucer. “See Through You” is a captivating single, a melting pot of electronic influences from PALMR’s instrumental and the singer-songwriter’s soaring vocal performance and poignant lyricism.

Impressive Mercury-nominated six-piece Sports Team are back with a cinematic new single. “I’m In Love (Subaru)”. Taking a step forward instrumentally, it’s a sophisticated barnstorming banger that traverses the current sonic zeitgeist, and draws them out further into a lane of their own.

Following on from three intoxicating singles including, “Came Thru”, “Trust U” and the recent “Coastlines”, Hull’s creative trailblazer, Downtown Kayoto, continues to showcase his unique blend of sonic innovation and thoughtful, original lyricisms that has made the Yorkshire-based talent one of the most eye-catching new names of the past two years. Thinking With My Ears is another defining moment in Downtown Kayoto’s illustrious career, underlining himself as not only a compelling young talent in his own right but also the creator of some of the most forward-thinking sounds in the UK right now. Completely co-produced by DK himself, the 8-track R&B-infused project continues his rapid growth as both an artist and creative, enlisting fellow producers such as Dan Briskin and Frankie Sococa — fresh from his production “Super Shy” by NewJeans — alongside DK’s smooth lyrical prowess focussing on the theme of confident vulnerability. This EP is a standout reminder of the rising talent’s skill in crafting a sense of nostalgia, showcasing an artist well and truly beyond his twenty-three years of age.

Following the success of his fourth eponymous studio record, R&B savant PartyNextDoor shares visuals for album standout, “No Chill”. It’s a sultry and luxurious cut, characteristics mirrored in the class-laden, vibrant new video accompaniment.

A six-track collection of hazy, trip-hop gems, ‘Luvr’ offers an artistically raw insight into the ever-evolving mind of Amindi, with psychedelic textures depicting stories of love, intimacy and the feminine affirmations that take over in the pursuit of true passion. Helmed in sessions alongside GRAMMY-nominated creative Rogét Chahayed, each song plays like an intimate mood board for the rising talent to explore her soft and sultry tendencies; a richer, multi-layered sound and expressive approach which underlines a fresh chapter for Amindi as she continues to resonate at the highest levels.

It’s an all-star collab for Gabzy’s latest sonic venture. Bringing together the sleek energy of Odeal and JayO for an afro-rap-R&B pop, there’s grooves aplenty and standout vocal performances from the three top-tier players.

Australia’s hotly-tipped duo Royel Otis are surfacing as one of the best indie pop acts around. As part of Bose and NME’s new C24 mixtape, the pair share “Nack Nostalgia”, a cascading and chameleonic cut that bolsters their excellent, evolving catalogue.

Continuing to explore the different range and depths of her unique sound, Lewes-born singer-songwriter Matilda Cole has released a brand new single titled “Shiny Things”, as she gears up towards her highly-anticipated EP, Pomegranate. Matilda’s latest offering lays the perfect foundation for her smooth yet poignant lyricism to glide across, touching on the theme of how older males use women as status symbols with Matilda exclaiming, “how long till’ he trades you in?”. Created during a session in Brighton, “Shiny Things” proves to be musically one of the more joyful and fun tracks from the EP, incorporating country influences throughout for before crashing into scintillating chorus. Involved in every aspect of her music, from production to artwork to self-producing videos, Matilda is a true creative in her own right, successfully bridging music with modelling and fashion, as well as her love for vintage clothing and Greek mythology. With this brand new project on the horizon, 2024 looks set to be a milestone year for one of the finest homegrown talents coming through right now. 

Scottish crooner Citizen Papes is steering into commercial success’ fruitful grounds. “Unbelievable” is the emotion of elation bottled up in three and a half minute. Vocals full of feeling, songwriting that’s focused and relatable, and a sonic backdrop that is warm and rewarding. Want to feel good? Look no further.

London-based, Netherlands-raised Dutch Mustard is carving a spot in the upper echelons of the shoegaze renaissance. Airy and articulate, it’s a translucent anthem full of reverb and rousing emotion.

Acclaimed actor-turned-musician, singer-songwriter and producer, Jim Sturgess, aka King Curious, has released his highly-anticipated debut album, Common Sense For The Animal. Blending a rich tapestry of iconic British culture with electronic and alternative and indie influences, King Curious seamlessly transcends from frantic vulnerability to powerfully emotive – and creates a clear marker of London’s alternative musical blueprint. Across eleven genre-bending cuts, Common Sense For The Animal emerges as an eclectic journey into Sturgess’ mind and ever-evolving soundscapes, where deeply personal experiences of love, mental health and corruption intertwine with affinities of hope and resilience for the future. A considered eye on music, and with the kind of deeper introspection that underlines a keen intelligence, the London polymath looks set to underline himself as a formidable rising musical talent as well as one of the UK’s most prominent cult actors.  

Gracing the revered COLORS stage, South African visionary Moonchild Sanelly drops off a fresh idiosyncratic heater. “Sweet & Savage” is an ode to her fluid sexuality, brimming with attitude and genre-defiance.

One of UK drill’s biggest breakout stars over the past few years, Russ Millions is back with a brand new project. “SHYLO” is back-to-back with hard hitting bangers, and boasts a strong array of features including Potter Payper, ArrDee and Fivio Foreign.

Global name Adam Lambert is back with a brand new EP, “’Afters”. It’s colourful and captivating affair, consisting of four spritely, energetic tracks.

Sharing his first new music since 2022, Rex Orange County unveils a gorgeously stripped-back double single, “Guitar Song // Alexander”, plucked from his September-set forthcoming record. Personal and heartfelt, the two tracks are Rex returning to the core of his artistry, his signature vocal approach and vivd songwriting shining through.

Rising R&B artist Reuben Aziz is back with a double release. Showcasing his ability to rap, sing and produce, ‘Only One’ is the first taster of an exciting project to come later this year. Led by his seranading vocals, Reuben touches on commitment to his loved ones which is a concept he’s delving into across the new music to come. On side B, ‘milirock ru’ see’s him flex his rapping abilities on the track which originated as a viral freestyle after first being teased last month.

Underlining Afro B’s natural finesse when combining west African sounds and deep percussion with a London element, his latest singles prove to be irresistible and uplifting records, proving to be the perfect tonic to continue this year’s summer. Up first, “Do Like This”, featuring esteemed French artist DJ Peet, and Ivory Coast’s Heaven Sam on production, proves to be a laid-back, amapiano-infused soundtrack, providing the perfect foundation for both artists innate lyricism to glide across. On the flip, Afro B taps Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara to provide the perfect chorus for another intoxicating single which combines skippy percussive elements and amapiano bass kicks. This latest release serves as a timely reminder of the Londoner’s skill in creating season bangers, whilst planting himself distinctly in today’s effervescent culture.